B. projectellus

Boletellus Murrill

Fruitbody boletoid. Pileus scaly, smooth or tomentose, dry or viscid. Stipe scaly or reticulate, rarely smooth. Spores striate to ridged, but smooth in Boletellus projectellus. Clamp-connexions present. So far one species has been recorded in Europe, where this genus is not native.

Distribution. In Europe found very recently in Lithuania (Curonian Spit), where it is presumed to be an alien, although the exact path of introduction is yet unknown. The general distribution includes Eastern North America (USA, Mexico, Canada) and SE Asia (Taiwan).

Note. Among all the other European boletes Boletellus projectellus is easily recognized by the very large spores. Sometimes reffered to as Boletus projectellus.

Photographs

Fruitbody of Boletellus projectellus. The prominent network on the stipe is notable character of this species. (photo R. Iršėnaitė)